Honey Butter Shortbread Cookies (Print)

Soft shortbread with honey sweetness and buttery richness, ideal for teatime treats.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
05 - 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt; set aside.
03 - Using a large bowl and an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead to bring it together. Roll it out evenly to a thickness of 1/2 inch (1.25 cm).
06 - Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Space cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Chill the cut cookies on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking if desired.
08 - Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Sweet touch of honey
  • Rich buttery flavor
02 -
  • For a crisper cookie bake 1–2 minutes longer
  • Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor
03 -
  • Drizzle with extra honey or dip in melted chocolate for variation
  • Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender
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